• Stiffness when standing
• Sharp pain with movement
• Aching at night
• A nagging feeling of restriction that won’t go away.
• Old injuries or trauma (including falls or repetitive strain)
• Compensation from foot, knee, or spinal issues
Over time, it starts to change how you move, sit, walk, and even stand. And without realising it, tightness creeps into your lower back, pelvis, or knees — creating a chain reaction your body can’t ignore.
As the pressure builds, your body starts to compensate, shifting stress into muscles and joints that were never designed to carry it. That’s when the pain starts.